Executive Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Grow & Train Team

AVI Foodsystems; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Training & growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen in Laurens, SC. You will supervise cooking, training, scheduling, ordering, and inventory, ensuring culinary standards and exceptional guest service.

This full-time role offers opportunities to create innovative dishes, manage food and labor costs, and mentor a talented team in a family-oriented culture with ample training and growth.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen.
• Culinary certification preferred.
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies.
• Ability to create a talented staff and provide consistency in food and service.
• Strong emphasis on safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen, preparation, and presentation of foods.
• Hire, orientate and train team members.
• Create and manage production schedules.
• Order food, supplies and equipment per vendor policies.
• Maintain inventory and control waste and theft.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Vendor/supply management

Customer service

Food safety & sanitation

Staff training

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen in Laurens, SC. You will supervise cooking, training, scheduling, ordering, and inventory, ensuring culinary standards and exceptional guest service.

This full-time role offers opportunities to create innovative dishes, manage food and labor costs, and mentor a talented team in a family-oriented culture with ample training and growth.